Monthly Archives: December 2011

December 24, 2011
9:57 am
by: Marcus

2011 in reflection

Merry Christmas to  our gang of passionate people at buildinginyourblood. It has been an exciting year for us and we have been happy to have you along for the journey. In 2011 we had these milestones; We launched our blog We … Continue reading →

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December 24, 2011
8:00 am
by: Marcus

Rebuilding after the Black Saturday fires.

About eighteeen months ago the reconstruction and recovery authority held a session for builders in Melbourne. The message was clear, we desperately need more builders to rebuild in fire damaged communities. Of the 2000 odd homes that had been destroyed fewer … Continue reading →

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December 21, 2011
3:59 pm
by: Marcus

Price fixing

The ACCC has cracked down hard on three Queensland builders with fines totalling $1.3 million dollars; The penalties imposed here should be a wake-up call for the construction industry that coverpricing is not a legitimate business strategy. The three companies … Continue reading →

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December 20, 2011
9:39 pm
by: Marcus

Builderforlife Tweet 83

#170dayHouse day40 cash flow is never more critical than the month of December because it has to carry January’s bills also

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December 20, 2011
9:32 pm
by: Marcus

Builderforlife Tweet 82

#170dayHouse day 40 last work day this year battens and tie downs. Owners $80000 payment received merry Christmas to you too!

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December 20, 2011
5:59 am
by: Sly on building

Cubby House

Did you have your own cubby house when you were a kid? It may have been a few planks nailed to the inside of a tree trunk that gave you splinters every time you made one false move. Or in … Continue reading →

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December 19, 2011
9:57 pm
by: Marcus

Builderforlife Tweet 81

#170dayHouse day 39 last delivery of the year is a snafu. Are they distracted? Tying down battens and rafters with steel straps all day

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December 18, 2011
8:39 pm
by: Marcus

Builderforlife Tweet 80

#170dayHouse day38 3 work days left then shut for 3 weeks, will that frame be alright in the weather? No problem at all.

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December 15, 2011
9:32 pm
by: Marcus

Builderforlife Tweet 79

#170dayHouse day37 more roof battens. Care required working at heights http://t.co/TqNAWSRQ

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December 15, 2011
7:24 pm
by: Marcus

Blogs we love

So just what are we reading at buildinginyourblood? Bob Borson’s  funny and educational site, what a combination! I seldom see a post here that I dont want to do my own version of. I may even have an architect crush. Sheeesh

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